Is The Onion Asking for Subscription Fees Now?

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A discussion emerged regarding a digital news site, specifically The Onion, implementing a subscription model that restricts access after a certain number of free articles. This approach is noted as a first for many users in the US, leading to confusion when a subscription popup appears while reading. Participants acknowledged that various news sources have adopted similar fee-for-service models, some of which transitioned from being free. The conversation also highlighted the satirical nature of The Onion's content, emphasizing its value despite the subscription requirement. Overall, there is a recognition of the need for content creators to be compensated for their work.
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This is the first time I know a digital news site asks readers to subscribe before reading more articles in the US. It happens while I am reading only 1 article and a popup displays to ask me so saying that I have to subscribe because I have read up all free articles. I am confused.

http://www.theonion.com/
 
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There are plenty of news sources (in the US at least) that use a fee for service model. Some of them used to be free.
 
phinds said:
There are plenty of news sources (in the US at least) that use a fee for service model. Some of them used to be free.

Yes, good old days! :approve::biggrin:
 
What? The authors of The Onion want to be paid so they can feed their families? The nerve!
 
See the attachment.:redface:
The management team seems to know pretty well about our monthly low incomes :biggrin:
 

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Medicol said:
This is the first time I know a digital news site asks readers to subscribe before reading more articles in the US. It happens while I am reading only 1 article and a popup displays to ask me so saying that I have to subscribe because I have read up all free articles. I am confused.

http://www.theonion.com/
I hope you are aware that the news articles aren't real, they are satire, entertainment. :smile: But they usually do have excellent commentary.
 

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